| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $239.97 | 6.303% | $255.0953 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 5.645% | $38.571 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.97 | 4.152% | $259.3072 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.96 | 4.477% | $76.2264 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.74 | 4.688% | $56.2593 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.53 | 5.529% | $57.545 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.37 | 5.583% | $140.816 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.05 | $883.8202 | $883.84 | $883.80 | $883.80 | |